Senior Product Manager, Chemical Indicators (fmd)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference At Mesa Labs were passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs ensuring product integrity increasing patient and worker safety and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages including potential bonus opportunities equity awards commission and a comprehensive benefits package based on the position.

Base Compensation Range : 72300 - 90400 EUR

In addition you qualify for :
Annual bonus opportunity of 12% based on company performance

This position supports Mesas SDC business. Our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical healthcare and dental industries.

Job Summary

The Senior Product Manager Chemical Indicators at Mesa Labs is a strategic upstream role responsible for leading product strategy innovation and lifecycle management for the chemical indicator portfolio within the Sterilization business. This individual will drive market and customer research define product requirements and lead cross-functional teams through the development and commercialization of new solutions that meet evolving healthcare and life science market needs. Acting as the voice of the customer the Senior Product Manager will identify growth opportunities prioritize product investments and ensure alignment with regulatory standards and business objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise in cleaning and sterilization monitoring strong analytical and leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-impact solutions that improve patient safety and infection control outcomes.

Duties / Responsibilities

Upstream Product Strategy : Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the chemical indicator portfolio aligning with market needs regulatory requirements and business objectives.
Voice of Customer (VOC) : Lead customer research initiatives to gather insights from hospitals sterile processing departments and infection control professionals to inform product development.
New Product Development (NPD) : Drive ideation business case development and cross-functional execution of new product initiatives from concept through launch.
Portfolio Management : Oversee lifecycle management of existing products including enhancements rationalization and end-of-life planning.
Market Analysis : Conduct competitive assessments market segmentation and opportunity sizing to guide investment decisions and prioritize innovation.
Requirements Definition : Translate customer and market needs into clear product requirements and specifications for R&D and engineering teams.
Cross-Functional Leadership : Collaborate with R&D Regulatory Quality Operations and Commercial teams to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
Strategic Planning : Contribute to long-range planning and portfolio strategy including pricing positioning and differentiation.
Stakeholder Communication : Present product strategies roadmaps and updates to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Experience / Education

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or its recognized international equivalent in science or engineering (microbiology biology chemistry biochemistry bio / chemical engineering preferred) or related scientific / engineering field.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in product management within life sciences / medical device or related regulated industries
Proven track record of successfully developing multiple regulated products from concept through tech transfer and commercialization handoff
Excellent program management skills with demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects to completion
Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
Fluent in English (Verbal and Written) and German (Verbal) proficiency B1
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (Approx. 20-25% of time)

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (MS or MBA) in relevant scientific or business discipline
Cleaning and / or sterilization product experience
Consumables management / development experience in regulated industries
Deep understanding of microbiology and / or sterilization applications in biotech pharmaceutical medical device and / or healthcare settings
Experience in GMP / GLP-regulated environments with knowledge of quality systems (ISO 13485 ISO 9001 FDA QSR)
Familiarity with stage-gate Agile or other structured product development methodologies